Samuels recorded 10 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, and he hauled his lone target for 17 yards in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels led the Steelers' running backs by playing 27 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Thursday's exhibition game, and he recorded double-digit touches for a second straight week. While he had an inefficient 1.8 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys, he was much more effective with 4.5 yards per carry Thursday. The 2018 fifth-rounder remains in a competition for a backup role with Kalen Ballage (lower body), Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell (undisclosed).